Anycubic Kobra 3Discontinued
- Price
- $299
- Score
- 8.2/10
- Wins
- 2/5
Last recorded price. Replaced by the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo at $499.
Anycubic Kobra 3 vs Bambu Lab H2D
- Buy the Bambu Lab H2D at $1,899.
- The Anycubic Kobra 3 scores higher, 8.2 vs 8.2 out of 10, but it is discontinued.
Specs and US prices from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Bambu Lab H2D
- Price
- $1,899
- Score
- 8.2/10
- Wins
- 3/5
The verdict
Buy the H2D.
The Kobra 3 scores higher but is discontinued. Most capable desktop printer you can buy in 2026. Prosumer, small business, serious hobbyist: if you need dual nozzles, a large build volume, and laser as an option, nothing else is in the same conversation.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Kobra 3Anycubic · FDM
vsH2DBambu Lab · FDM
| Kobra 3 | Spec | H2D |
|---|---|---|
| $299 (wins) | Price | $1,899 |
| 16.3 L | Build volume | 33.8 L (wins) |
| 600 mm/s | Top speed | 600 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm (wins) | Finest layer | 0.08 mm |
| 9 kg | Weight | 31 kg |
Features
| Kobra 3 | Feature | H2D |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | CoreXY | No |
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | No |
| Yes | WiFi | No |
| Yes | Camera | No |
| Yes | Direct drive | No |
| No | Dual hardened steel nozzles | Yes |
| No | 65C actively heated chamber | Yes |
| No | 350C hotend temperature | Yes |
| No | 50um vision encoder accuracy | Yes |
| No | Optional 10W/40W laser module | Yes |
| No | AI nozzle camera failure detection | Yes |
Value math
$299 ÷ 16.3 L and $1,899 ÷ 33.8 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| Kobra 3 | Spec | H2D |
|---|---|---|
| $18.40 (wins) | $ per liter | $56.18 |
| $0.50 (wins) | $ per mm/s | $3.17 |
Scores out of 10
| Kobra 3 | Spec | H2D |
|---|---|---|
| 9 (wins) | Value | 7 |
| 8 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 5 |
| 8 | Print Quality | 10 (wins) |
| 9 | Speed | 10 (wins) |
| 7 | Reliability | 9 (wins) |
| 8.2 | Overall | 8.2 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 250 × 250 × 260 mm
- 325 × 320 × 325 mm
What owners say
600mm/s CoreXY for $299 is wild. Anycubic has really stepped up their game.
Kobra 3 owner, r/3DprintingSolid standalone machine. Add the ACE Pro later if you want multi-color.
Kobra 3 owner, Teaching Tech (YouTube)Beyond impressed. Wicked fast, quiet, and the build quality is crazy impressive after 3000+ hours on other Bambu printers.
H2D owner, Bambu Lab Community ForumFor elite crafters. The H2D redefines what a desktop printer can do.
H2D owner, Tom's HardwareThe dual-nozzle system cuts print times by a factor of two. The speed increase is amazing.
H2D owner, r/BambuLab
Pros & Cons
Kobra 3
- +CoreXY at 600mm/s for $299 is Bambu A1 territory
- +WiFi and camera come standard without paying extra
- +Add the ACE Pro multi-color system later if you want it
- −Anycubic's slicer software is behind Bambu Studio in polish and usability
- −No multi-color out of the box: the A1 Combo at $399 already includes it
H2D
- +325x320x325mm, Bambu's biggest build volume
- +Dual nozzles cut support-material waste dramatically
- +65C chamber heating: any engineering filament, no drama
- −$1,899 base, $3,499 if you want the full laser combo
- −31kg; this thing isn't moving desks often
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
- ELEGOO PLA filament, 1kgThe easy filament to start on. Prints at low temperatures and warps less.
- ELEGOO PETG filament, 1kgTougher and more heat tolerant than PLA, for parts that get handled or sit in the sun.
- SUNLU filament dryer S1 PlusWet filament causes stringing and rough surfaces. A dryer fixes that before you blame the printer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Anycubic Kobra 3 better than the Bambu Lab H2D?
They tie at 8.2/10. The Anycubic Kobra 3 suits speed and beginners, while the Bambu Lab H2D is aimed at professional and large-prints.
Which is better for beginners, Anycubic Kobra 3 or Bambu Lab H2D?
The Anycubic Kobra 3 is more beginner-friendly (8/10 vs 5/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Bambu Lab H2D worth $1600 more than the Anycubic Kobra 3?
The Anycubic Kobra 3 actually scores higher (8.2/10) despite costing $1600 less. The Bambu Lab H2D only makes sense if you specifically need professional.
What's the main difference between Anycubic Kobra 3 and Bambu Lab H2D?
Build volume (250x250x260mm vs 325x320x325mm) and print speed (600 vs 600 mm/s). The Anycubic Kobra 3 is best for speed; the Bambu Lab H2D targets professional.